Tom has long believed that the role of government is to create a nurturing environment for job creation and job preservation. That means not just an environment where small businesses thrive and communities grow, but where working families can get ahead and stay ahead. From creating a more fair tax system, to lowering costs for American families and small businesses, to making critical investments in our nation’s infrastructure and clean energy technologies, to investing in education and workforce development, Tom has worked in Congress to build an economy that lifts up all Americans.